Coconut Vegan Ice Cream

I have been searching for a great coconut ice cream.  I remember I once had homemade coconut ice cream in Maine at a small mom and pop ice cream shop.  It was one of the best ice creams I have ever tasted.  I have yet to find a coconut ice cream which even comes close :(

This ice cream is vegan...so a plus for my vegan sisters.  Unfortunately, it was icy and not very flavorful.

The search continues...

Ingredients

3 cans coconut milk (use the highest fat coconut milk you can find. The higher the fat the more creamy the ice cream. Remember that low fat coconut milk will result in an icy texture.)
1 cup raw cane sugar or brown sugar
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
½ vanilla bean, scraped

 

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized pot and heat over medium low heat until sugar has completely dissolved.
2. Refrigerate until cool then process in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturers instructions.
3. Place in a container and cover with a piece of parchment paper directly on the ice cream to help prevent any ice crystals from forming.
4. Freeze for at least 2 hours in your fridge.